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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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