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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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