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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low 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 electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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