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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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