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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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