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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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