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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around 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 customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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