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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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