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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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