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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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