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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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