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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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