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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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