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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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