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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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