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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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