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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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