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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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