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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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