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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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