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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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