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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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