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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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