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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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