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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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