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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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