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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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