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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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