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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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