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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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