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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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