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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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