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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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