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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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