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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education