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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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