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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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