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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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