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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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