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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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