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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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