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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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