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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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