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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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