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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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