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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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