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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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