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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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