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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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