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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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