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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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