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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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