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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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