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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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