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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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