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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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