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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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