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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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