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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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