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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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