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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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