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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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