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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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