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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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