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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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