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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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