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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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