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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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