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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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