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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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