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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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