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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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