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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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