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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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