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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people 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 commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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