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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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