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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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