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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important 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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