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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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