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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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