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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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