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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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