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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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