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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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