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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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