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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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