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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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