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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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