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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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