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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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