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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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