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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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