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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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