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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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