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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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