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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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