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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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