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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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