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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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