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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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