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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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