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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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