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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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