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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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