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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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