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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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