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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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