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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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