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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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