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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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