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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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