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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better 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. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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