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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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