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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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