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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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