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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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