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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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