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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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