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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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