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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses 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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