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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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