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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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