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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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