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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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