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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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