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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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