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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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