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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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