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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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