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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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