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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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