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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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