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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses 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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