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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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