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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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