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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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