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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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