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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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