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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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