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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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