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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education