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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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