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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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