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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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