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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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