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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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