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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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