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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the 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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