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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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