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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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