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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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