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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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