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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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