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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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