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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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