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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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