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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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