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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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