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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable 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 massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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