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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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