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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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