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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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