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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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