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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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