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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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