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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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