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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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