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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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