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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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