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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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