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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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