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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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