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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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