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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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