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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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