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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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