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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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