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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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