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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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