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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources