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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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