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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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