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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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