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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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