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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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