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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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