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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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