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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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