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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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