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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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