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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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