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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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