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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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