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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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