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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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