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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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