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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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