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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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