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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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