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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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