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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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