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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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