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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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