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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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