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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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