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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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