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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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