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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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