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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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