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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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