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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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