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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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