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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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