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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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