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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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