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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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