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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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