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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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