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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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