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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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