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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered 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 free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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