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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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