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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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