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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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