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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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