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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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