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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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