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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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