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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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