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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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