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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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