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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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