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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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