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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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