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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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