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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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