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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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