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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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