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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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