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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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