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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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