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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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