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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans 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 MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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