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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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