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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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