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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? 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 to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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