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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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