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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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