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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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