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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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