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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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