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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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