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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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