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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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