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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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