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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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