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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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