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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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