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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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