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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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