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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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