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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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