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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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