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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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