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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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