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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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