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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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