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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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