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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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