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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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