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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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