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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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