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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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