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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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