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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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