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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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