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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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