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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth 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 online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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