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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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