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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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