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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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