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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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