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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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