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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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