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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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