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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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