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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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