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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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