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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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