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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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