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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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