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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low 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 commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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