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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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