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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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