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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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