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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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