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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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