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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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