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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students 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 online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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