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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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