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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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