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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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