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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student 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 prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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