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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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