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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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