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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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