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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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