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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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