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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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