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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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