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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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