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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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