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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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