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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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