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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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