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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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