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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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