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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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