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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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