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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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