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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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