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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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