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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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