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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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