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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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