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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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