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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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