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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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