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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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