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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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