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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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