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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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