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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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