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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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