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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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