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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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