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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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