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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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