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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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