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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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