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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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