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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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