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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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