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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people 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. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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