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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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