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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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