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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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