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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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