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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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