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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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