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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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