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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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