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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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