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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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