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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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