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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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