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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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