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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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