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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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