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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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