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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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