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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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