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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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