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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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