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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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