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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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