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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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