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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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