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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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