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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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