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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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