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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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