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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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