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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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