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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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