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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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