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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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