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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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