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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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