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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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