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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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