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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the 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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