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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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