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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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