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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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