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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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