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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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