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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring 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 exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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