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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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