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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What 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 institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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