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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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