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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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