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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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