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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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