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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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