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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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