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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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