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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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