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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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