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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the 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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