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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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