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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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