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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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