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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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