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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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