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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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