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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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