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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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