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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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