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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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