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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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