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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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