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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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