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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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