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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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