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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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