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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These 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 many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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