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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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