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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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