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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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