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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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