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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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