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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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