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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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