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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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