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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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