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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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