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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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