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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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