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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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