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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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