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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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