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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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