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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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