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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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