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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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