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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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