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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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