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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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