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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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