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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students 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 MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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