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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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