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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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