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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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