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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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