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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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