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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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