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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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