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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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