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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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