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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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