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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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