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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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