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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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