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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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