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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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