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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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