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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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