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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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