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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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