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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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