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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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