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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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