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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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