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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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