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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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