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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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