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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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