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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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