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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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