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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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