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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners 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 MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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