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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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