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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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