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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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