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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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