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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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