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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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