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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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