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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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