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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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