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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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