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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education