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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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