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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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