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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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