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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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