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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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