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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in 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. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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