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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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