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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key 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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