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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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