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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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