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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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