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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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