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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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