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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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