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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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