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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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