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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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