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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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