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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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