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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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