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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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