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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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