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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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