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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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