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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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