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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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