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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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