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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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