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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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